Rapido 903007

16″ Hunslet – “Thorne No.1” Plain Green

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

16″ Hunslet “Thorne No.1”.

Plain green livery.

Die-cast metal construction.

High quality motor and mechanism.

Next18 decoder socket.

High level of detail with plenty of separately fitted parts including mechanical lubricator.

NEM coupler pockets.

Sprung buffers.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Rapido
Product Code
903007
GTIN
0679164081202
RRP
£129.95
Release date
2023

Model details

Tooling date
2023
Gauge
OO
Livery
Plain Green
Chassis construction
Diecast
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Passenger figures
No
Pickup in tender
No
Interior lighting
No
Finish
Pristine
Directional lighting
No
Coupling
NEM + Tension Lock
Based on preserved
No
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
DCC status
DCC Ready

Prototype information

Builder
Hunslet Engine Company
Locomotive type
Steam
Total built
44
Main duties
Shunting
Industrial Use
In service until
1970s
Operated by
National Coal Board
Various Industrial Railways
Wheel configuration
0-6-0ST
Build dates
1923 to 1958
Locomotive class*
Hunslet Engine Company 16in 0-6-0ST
Operator
Thorne
Motive power
Steam

* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

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Here is a summary of the content in neutral, factual language, using British spelling and terminology:

The Rapido 16" Hunslet "Thorne No.1" is a model of a steam locomotive. It is designed to represent a Hunslet Engine Company 16in 0-6-0ST locomotive built between 1923 and 1958. The model features a plain green livery and is part of the Rapido 16" Hunslet Saddle Tank collection.

The model has a gauge of OO and is built to a high standard, with die-cast metal construction and a high-quality motor and mechanism. It also features a Next18 decoder socket, allowing for DCC operation. The model includes a range of separately fitted parts, including a mechanical lubricator, and has NEM coupler pockets for easy coupling. Additionally, the model features sprung buffers for a more realistic appearance.

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